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Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 24260.1 sq m
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Hale, MI
- Place, South Dease Lake2 min walk
- Place, Long Lake10 min drive
- Place, Tawas Point State Park49 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
+3
4 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Double Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
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Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hale
Located in Hale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Green Briar Golf Course and Wicker Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loon Lake Nature Park and South Dease Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.

Hale, MI
What's nearby
- South Dease Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Sage Lake - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
- Loon Lake - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
- Long Lake - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
- Tawas Point State Park - 49 min drive - 53.8 km
Restaurants
- Taco Express - 9 min drive
- The Cedar Tavern & Grill - 16 min drive
- Kenyon's Lakeside and Dining Lng - 11 min drive
- Long Lake Bar - 14 min drive
- Pickles Hard Hat Bar - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lona B.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Lona B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chuck B.
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chuck B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan D.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for all ages
Ryan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Accommodations & Activities
Larry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Jan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie P.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Memories
Laurie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan K.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Susan K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
12 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Brian M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Relaxing
Heather C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful VRBO
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vivian M.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fun on the Water
Vivian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack F.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for Large Families
Jack F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keith H.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home for Extended Families
Keith H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kari S.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Kari S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mirta R.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stairlift
Mirta R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
D D.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
D D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
12 July 2016
Great week at Hale lake house.
Kathy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack F.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Gathering Place
Jack F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lois A.
29 June 2016
Comfortable accommodations for our family vacation
Lois A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David T.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1768 Pointe Rd Vacation
David T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julianna S.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Week Away
Julianna S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JimJanice P.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT Vacation Home
JimJanice P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kelly Murphy
This home began as a small cottage and was purchased by us in 1968. We raised our family here, and when our children began to have families of their own, we renovated to provide a beautiful vacation home we could enjoy with our 3 children, their spouses our 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. This home comfortably accommodates all of us at once and is enjoyed spring, summer, fall and winter. Recent updates include a new 24-foot pontoon in 2022, renovation of the main floor bathroom with walk-in shower in 2022, Acorn stairlift added to stairway from garage entry door to main level in 2023. The main level of our home has bedrooms, main bath with walk-in shower and kitchen/living/dining room with a front deck that allows elderly members of your family a great view of the happenings down by the dock.
Why they chose this property
Take advantage of the times our schedule doesn't allow us to enjoy it ourselves! This newly-remodeled home is located 2.5 hours drive north of Detroit, up I-75 or US 23, 40 minutes north of Standish within 30 miles of Tawas and West Branch. Located on South Dease Lake, the rental includes a new (2022) 24-foot pontoon boat, 3-seat fishing boat 4 kayaks & a paddle boat. If you are looking for a relaxing and comfortable spot to make memories with your family, this is the place.
What makes this property unique
Beautiful lake home with 24' pontoon features full kitchen, completely stocked with cooking and baking equipment, dining areas seat up to 20, washer & dryer, outdoor deck areas with patio dining tables to seat 15-20, fire pit (wood included) with chairs, lakeside, attached garage, driveway parking for 3-4 cars, private lake & road, boat launch access, garbage pickup, 2 decks, beautiful views of lake from windows, two fireplaces, bedrooms for 4 couples plus sleeping areas for kids, 3 family areas - with TV. Driving distance to scenic overlooks and recreation activities including beaches, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife. Shopping in Tawas or West Branch. Near Tawas Beach, AuSable River, Rose City or Rifle River Recreation area for day trips.
Languages:
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